A likelihood analysis of the introduction of marine pests to Western Australian ports via commercial vessels

Authors

Samantha D. Bridgwood, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
Justin I. McDonald, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow

Publication Date

5-2014

Series Number

259

Publisher

Department of Fisheries

City

Perth, WA.

ISBN

978-1-921845-81-9

ISSN

1035 - 4549

Abstract

The following document is an analysis of the likelihood of an introduced marine pest (IMP) being translocated by commercial vessels into Western Australian (WA) state waters. This analysis is presented at the bioregional level (North Coast, Gascoyne Coast, West Coast and South Coast bioregions) and at the port level. The ports include: Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Dampier, Esperance, Fremantle, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Useless Loop and Wyndham. The analyses are based on vessel data supplied by the ports for the period of 2011. As such, all outputs and assumptions are based on data from that period and while the likelihood may change over time, the basic risk principles apply.

Number of Pages

212

Keywords

Marine, Pests, Commercial vessels, Ports, Biosecurity

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Recommended Citation

Bridgwood, S. and McDonald, J. A likelihood analysis of the introduction of marine pests to Western Australian ports via commercial vessels. Fisheries Research Report No. 259. Department of Fisheries, Western Australia. 212pp